Tamagawa Academy (K12) and University

Tamagawa Academy's IB programmes provide structured SEL support through on-site counseling, mentoring, and targeted academic and language help. The IB policy framework specifies a dedicated Student Counseling Room with four qualified school counselors (psychologists) and clear pathways for referring students to counseling when needed. Morning Language Support and Academic Support/Study Hall are available to assist students, including those learning in a second language, with bespoke group and one-to-one sessions. There is formal peer mentoring and a Teacher Mentor scheme to support at-risk students and promote social-emotional growth, while Morning Support is used to help bilingual and EAL students access the curriculum. The school also emphasizes social, emotional, and physical well-being in its inclusion framework and uses planning and staff collaboration to address student needs.

Tamagawa Academy's MYP and Diploma Programme SEN policy states an accessibility aim to support a broad range of learners and to provide a safe learning environment; it notes that students' needs are identified and managed with input from school counselors and specialist staff, and that communication with families is essential. The policy defines several SEN categories (including emotional/behavioural issues and mental health) and describes case-by-case handling of needs, since there is not a rigid SEN framework across the school. When students require SEN support beyond what the school can provide, parents/families are expected to facilitate ongoing specialist assistance. The four school counselors and the Student Counseling Room are the primary internal supports for SEN-related needs, with referral and planning to differentiate instruction as required. For examinations in the Diploma Programme, IB allows reasonable adjustments and other accommodations coordinated with the DP Coordinator and relevant staff.

EAL support is provided under Tamagawa's bilingual IB framework, with explicit language development provisions and two-language policy. Morning Language Support targets English and Japanese language development, using CEFR and WIDA data to place and monitor students, with group and individual sessions offered as needed; attendance is compulsory for eligible students. The Language Policy confirms a two-language programme and ongoing support to help students access IB curricula in English and Japanese, with teachers responsible for language development and for facilitating communication across languages. Internal testing and ongoing language placement determine appropriate class placement for English and Japanese in the MYP and DP. Official communications with stakeholders are in English with Japanese translation where necessary, reflecting the bilingual approach.

Mental wellbeing is supported on campus by the Campus Health Care Center, which provides medical care, health care, and psychological health counseling as part of preventive health and wellness. The Center engages in health theory research and emphasizes self-help, health maintenance, and preventive care. The four school counselors mentioned in the inclusion policy provide access to counseling services for students, with routine office hours and a designated Student Counseling Room. The inclusion framework requires explicit attention to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of students and teachers, with pedagogical leadership supporting students' well-being. Together, these resources form Tamagawa's approach to holistic student wellbeing across K‑12 and the university context.

Safeguarding and student protection are embedded in Tamagawa's inclusion framework, which allocates spaces and resources to support students' social, emotional, and physical well-being and requires consistent communication with parents when concerns arise. The Student Counseling Room and four qualified school counselors provide confidential support, with hours and contact details published for easy access. The policy also highlights procedures for identifying and supporting students with special learning needs and arranging appropriate accommodations, including collaboration with counselors and parents. Campus security further supports safeguarding with a dedicated Security Management Section focusing on fire/disaster prevention, crime prevention, and safety drills across all divisions. When necessary, schools coordinate with families and external specialists to ensure student safety and well-being.